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D1 XYK

1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,921 mi
Last recorded18,921 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 55025,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 XYK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZephyr 550
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 18,921 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 18,845 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 18,790 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 18,687 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 18,687 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 18,671 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,593 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 17,437 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 16,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 26 Jan 2013 16,583 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,790 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 15,122 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,007 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 15,007 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,903 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,642 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zephyr 550?

Based on 9,181 MOT tests across 1,073 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
454
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,073
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 200
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 183
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 99
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
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D1 XYK is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 25,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zephyr 550 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D1 XYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zephyr 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Kawasaki Zephyr 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D1 XYK registered?

D1 XYK is a 1992 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is D1 XYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 XYK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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